der Umsteiger
Translation
transfer passenger, person changing trains
Examples
Alle Umsteiger nach Berlin bitte aussteigen.
All passengers transferring to Berlin, please get off.
Dieser Bahnsteig ist für Umsteiger.
This platform is for transfer passengers.
Grammar Patterns
Umsteiger nach [destination] passenger transferring to [destination] All passengers transferring to Berlin, please get off.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Passagier (passenger), der Reisende (traveler)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'umsteigen' (to transfer) plus the '-er' suffix indicating a person.
Memory Tips
An 'Umsteiger' is a person who 'steps' (steigen) to a different ('um') connection.